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Executive Zahilay Statement on Historic Election for Washington State and the Country
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay released the following statement on Tuesday night following election results: “Tonight, voters across the country sent a clear message that they want a different direction for our country. In rejecting President… Read more
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Executive Zahilay, King County Council advance work to protect local waterways with funding for 99 projects
Summary The King County Executive and King County Council will invest $7.8 million toward advancing projects to support clean water across the region through the longstanding WaterWorks grant program. WaterWorks grants, managed by King County’s Wastewater… Read more
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Rain or Shine, We Show Up: King County Kicks Off First Regional Day of Service
On Saturday, Oct. 17, Executive Girmay Zahilay joined the Duwamish Alive Coalition, King County Volunteer Corps, employees, and residents for the county’s inaugural Regional Day of Service. Rain in the forecast and wind on the way… Read more
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King County Launches Reentry Initiative to Help Break the Cycle of Repeated Incarceration, Improving Public Safety and Community Well-Being
Summary King County’s new reentry initiative will help people transition from custody back into the community by connecting them with accessible healthcare, behavioral health and substance use treatment, and other supportive services, advancing Executive Zahilay’s Breaking… Read more
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Executive Zahilay Launches Advisory Panel to Speed Up Permitting, Build More Homes, and Support Business Growth
Summary Executive Girmay Zahilay announced a Permitting Advisory Panel to explore ways to improve King County’s permitting process and make it easier to build housing and open businesses across King County. Story King County – Today, as… Read more
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Joint Statement from Executive Zahilay and Mayor Wilson on KCRHA Stabilization and Unrecoverable Funds
Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released the following statement after the independent financial monitoring firm they jointly directed be embedded in the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) completed its… Read more
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Executive Zahilay Moves to Accelerate Metro’s RapidRide R Line, Deliver Long-Awaited Transit Improvements to South Seattle
Summary King County Executive Girmay Zahilay is advancing three strategies to support the expedited delivery of the RapidRide R Line to deliver more reliable transit, safer access to bus stops, and better connections across South Seattle.… Read more
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King County Executive Zahilay and Partners Celebrates Opening of 41 Affordable Homes at Creekside Village on Vashon Island
Summary King County’s $8.375 million funding commitment helps expand affordable workforce housing in a community facing longstanding housing shortages. Story VASHON ISLAND, WA — King County Executive Girmay Zahilay joined Shelter America Group, community leaders, and… Read more
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Executive Zahilay celebrates future Skyway Community Center, gathers feedback on building’s design and recreational opportunities
Summary Executive Zahilay joined community members to celebrate the future Skyway Community Center and provide input on design concepts, marking a meaningful step in the county’s progress toward delivering the community space. Story King County Executive… Read more
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Executive Zahilay Proposes $4.6 Million in Climate Investments to Cut Pollution, Create Jobs, and Build Resilience Across King County
Summary As part of his second omnibus budget, Executive Zahilay proposed nearly $5 million in climate investments to fund programs and actions that reduce pollution, support jobs in the green economy, and build resilience in frontline… Read more